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Albanese Fast-Tracks MP Security Upgrades After Helen Haines Attack

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced accelerated security upgrades for MPs after the Helen Haines attack.
He said the government will fast-track the security review scheduled for next year.
Albanese tasked Don Farrell, Katy Gallagher and Tony Burke with delivering a swift security response.
Albanese warned women MPs face especially vile misogynistic threats.
The Australian Federal Police will provide more proactive threat assessments for MPs.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced accelerated security upgrades for MPs after the Helen Haines attack.
He said the government will fast-track the security review scheduled for next year.
Albanese tasked Don Farrell, Katy Gallagher and Tony Burke with delivering a swift security response.
Albanese warned women MPs face especially vile misogynistic threats.
The Australian Federal Police will provide more proactive threat assessments for MPs.